Follow The | Closest Player Script
: The NPC identifies all active players in the game.
: The process repeats every frame or heartbeat to ensure the NPC shifts focus if a different player becomes closer. Common Implementation Strategies Follow the closest Player Script
These tutorials provide step-by-step guides for creating both simple and advanced NPC following systems in Roblox Studio: : The NPC identifies all active players in the game
: Best for open fields. The NPC simply walks straight toward the player. Follow the closest Player Script
Depending on your game's needs, you can implement this in two ways:
: The NPC uses Humanoid:MoveTo() or the PathfindingService to navigate toward that target's current position.
: It identifies the player with the shortest distance and sets them as the "target".